Overview

About the program

The graduate program in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto enables students to conduct research in modern facilities, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in a wide variety of areas including the relationship between structure and biological function in proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids as well as complex multi-component systems such as membranes and sub-cellular organelles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Focused Topics in Biochemistry
Protein Crystallography
Protein Structure, Folding, and Design
Biochemistry of Inherited Disease
Current Topics in Molecular and Biochemical Toxicology
Molecular and Biochemical Basis of Toxicology
Neuroscience: Cellular and Molecular

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 20 other PhDs in Biochemistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

d_minus _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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93

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General requirements

Applicants must arrange for personal reference forms from three individuals familiar with their academic performance. Applicants are generally required to have an MSc degree in biochemistry or in a closely related subject area with high academic standing.
Direct entry is available to highly qualified BSc graduates who completed a Biochemistry specialist program or an appropriate undergraduate program in the life sciences from a recognized university, with a minimum A average in the final two years and relevant research experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6210 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6210 CAD / year

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Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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